This luscious, Brie-like cheese comes from the Pilat Regional Park in France's Rhone-Alpes. Created by Fromagerie Guilloteau, Fromager d'Affinois ("fro-mah-ZHAY dah-fee-NWAH") is unique in the world of double cremes in that even as it progresses in age it still maintains a firm paste in the center. Unlike brie, however, this double-cream soft cheese is made using a special production process called "ultrafiltration." Ultrafiltration breaks down the fat molecules and removes water from the pasteurized cow’s milk. This concentrates all of the other components allowing for a rapid acceleration of the cheesemaking process, a more luscious texture and a higher protein and calcium content. Beneath the light, fuzzy rind is a gooey ring that becomes almost liquid at room temperature. Progressing further into the cheese, you find a smooth, rich cheese with the lovey taste of fresh butter and earthy mushrooms.
Fromager d'Affinois is rich and creamy with a relatively high fat content of 60% that positions it about halfway between traditional brie (about 45%) and triple-creams like Saint André (about 75%). Fromager d'Affinois is a must-try for fans of Saint Andre, Boursaut, or Brie de Meaux. Enjoy this cheese with crisp white wines or champagne, along with apples, grapes, and walnuts.

This cheese is a little something different for a party but got raves at party last weekend.

By Sonyafrom La Mesa, CAon Jun 11, 2017

Our favorite cheese!

This is SO good. Creamy, just a touch of tang (depending on how ripe you let it get), very very rich, just a very delicious cheese. It was one of the first we were introduced to when we got to start eating gourmet cheeses, so the familiar flavor will always have a very special place in our hearts. I think that it was one of the most popular cheeses at our local cheese shop, too. It was so convenient to find it at igourmet. It's just a wonderful cheese and I couldn't recommend it more highly. If you haven't tried it, you must!

By labordelrnfrom York, paon Nov 23, 2016

very disappointed

portion very small. I was under impression that it was a wheel

By Darkhorsefrom AZon Jun 30, 2016

Excellent

I was very pleased

By bb-girlfrom south Jerseyon Jan 23, 2016

Simply the Best!

Without a doubt, Fromager d'Affinois is the best I've ever tasted. It is buttery and creamy, and more than a cut above the rest. Most bries taste great if warmed (with almonds or fig jam or in puff pastry), but this brie is absolutely perfect as is!

By Rachel Gordon Fischofffrom Carbondale ILon Oct 30, 2015

Big Hit at a Party !

I hosted a neighborhood party, put out five igourmet cheeses, this is one of them, all five were BIG hits. igourmet made me look good again, thank you.

By Otto Oppligerfrom Jacksonville, FLon Jul 23, 2015

Fromage d'Affinois

Outstanding, very creamy and tasting cheese! Far better then Brie or Camembert.

By Bob Schneiderfrom Belle Vernon, PAon Jan 13, 2015

My new all-time favorite cheese

I ordered this cheese after first trying the garlic and herb variety and deciding Fromager d'Affinois is such a magnificent cheese it really didn't need any added spices. Just imagine a fine quality Brie, only creamier textured, more buttery tasting and decadently rich and you'll have an idea what to expect. After more than 30 years, I think I've finally replaced Brie with a new all-time favorite cheese. D'Affinois is a truly luxurious, voluptuous, simply superb cheese. Try it!

By Sputerbugfrom Nacogdoches,Txon Oct 20, 2014

Creamy good

Cheese was creamy with a delightful mild flavor. The cheese was devoured in a matter of minutes leaving everyone wishing there was more.